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Seattle Seahawks: History of the 12th man

Twelve is much more than a number.

It’s a passion. It’s a community. It’s a way of life.

If you hear a roar in the Pacific Northwest, it’s most likely not from active volcano Mt. Rainer. Instead, it’s from yelling fans, known as 12s, who love the Seattle Seahawks more than just about anything.

Seattle isn’t where the 12th man began. In fact, it begins in College Station, Texas – 2,280 miles southeast from the Emerald City. Let’s take a journey through history to see how Seattle became the home of the 12th man.

It’s Jan.